
Celebrating Emergency Services Day and RNLI’s 200th Anniversary
The 9th September 2024 marks Emergency Services Day (999 Day) in the 200th year of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI).
Supported by HM The King, HRH The Prince of Wales, the Prime Minister, and the First Ministers of Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, 999 Day is a national day across the United Kingdom which is dedicated to honouring the heroic men and women of the emergency services.
In Jersey, the RNLI has brought together this exceptional team of emergency services to celebrate their invaluable contributions. This collaborative effort underscores the importance of teamwork and dedication in keeping our community safe.
The collaborative photoshoot is very much in keeping with the key themes for the RNLI’s Bi-Centenary:
Inspire: Encouraging the next generation to join and support the emergency services.
Commemorate: Honouring the legacy and sacrifices of past and present emergency service personnel.
Celebrate: Recognising the achievements and milestones of the RNLI and other emergency services.
Emergency Services Day is an opportunity for the public to show their support and appreciation for the dedication and bravery of our emergency services personnel. It serves to educate the public on the responsible use of emergency services, basic lifesaving skills, and the various career and volunteering opportunities available within the sector.
Volunteers in Jersey play a crucial role in the emergency services family, working alongside paid personnel to contribute significantly to the safety and well-being of our community. Their combined commitment, selflessness and professionalism are truly commendable.
999 volunteer roles included in the image include:
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Airport Rescue and Firefighting Service (ARFFS) personnel
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Air Rescue Emergency Drone Team
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Channel Islands Air Search (CIAS) aircrew
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Jersey Ambulance Service personnel
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Jersey Coastguard personnel
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Jersey Fire & Rescue Service personnel
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Jersey Lifeboat Association (JLA) all-weather and inshore lifeboat crews
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Jersey Police & Honorary Police personnel
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RNLI Jersey all-weather and inshore lifeboat crews
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St John Ambulance Service volunteer first aiders
Key facts about the RNLI
The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,000 lives.
Learn more about the RNLI
For more information please visit the RNLI website or Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. News releases, videos and photos are available on the News Centre.
Contacting the RNLI - public enquiries
Members of the public may contact the RNLI on 0300 300 9990 (UK) or 1800 991802 (Ireland) or by email.